Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Costa Luminosa
MSC Armonia
Gross Tonnage
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
MSC Armonia
65,591 GT
Length
Costa Luminosa
292 m
MSC Armonia
275 m
Beam
Costa Luminosa
32 m
MSC Armonia
29 m
Passengers
Costa Luminosa
2,260
MSC Armonia
2,150
Crew
Costa Luminosa
934
MSC Armonia
721
Decks
Costa Luminosa
—
MSC Armonia
—
Year Built
Costa Luminosa
2,009
MSC Armonia
2,001
Space Ratio
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
MSC Armonia
30.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
MSC Armonia
2.98 :1
| Specification | Costa Luminosa | MSC Armonia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Lirica Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GTWinner | 65,591 GT |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 275 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260Winner | 2,150 |
| Crew | 934Winner | 721 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 30.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1Winner | 2.98:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Italy | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9343132 | 9227787 |
Costa Luminosa is the significantly larger vessel at 92,720 GT — 41% more than MSC Armonia's 65,591 GT. Costa Luminosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.0 GT per passenger versus 30.5. Built in 2009, Costa Luminosa is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Luminosa |
| Capacity | Costa Luminosa |
| Modernity | Costa Luminosa |
| Service | Costa Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Luminosa |
Bottom line: Costa Luminosa wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Luminosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
MSC Armonia
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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29 m |
| Draft | — | 6.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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